I was wondering for the higher rated players why don't they play unrated games against people weaker than them so this way they can learn.

I have done so w. a couple of players kind enough to do so.

Thats what i am talking about i know that it does not help the higher rated players,but maybe it can help the lower rated players.

When I challenge a much higher rated player, I offer that as an option...

i play rated games usually even if it is against higher rated people. Your rating is a number. So to me it is a sign of how well i am doing, not that it needs to be really high

Always play rated games, I turn a blind eye to my opponents rating.

Hello Frank,

Nullbyte just started to invite for a tournament (non rated ) starting 1 september,perhaps it's something for you ?

Friendly greetings,

Herman

i have done this with a few people i havent played for a while

Why don't you get a mentor ?

I am not very high rated player,just average,around 1750 but I would play unrated to anyone,in fact I am playing an opponent with a rating 743.

But the average distribution rating is meant to be 1316.

Ok,I am a bit high rating and I would play anyone with a lower rating.

Okay Herman that sounds cool thank you.

Who is Herman?

One of my friends from Belguim that i play on a regular basis.

oh,ok,sorry for asking

There is no need to be sorry;why would you say that?

I don't know,after I asked  I thought perhaps it was not correct..but thanks :-)

No problem

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